Asisat Oshoala: Super Falcons star celebrates 29th with throwback picture

Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala celebrates 29 birthday with throwback picture

Asisat Oshoala: Super Falcons star celebrates 29th with throwback picture

Tosin Abayomi 14:40 - 09.10.2023

Nigerians rejoice as Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala celebrates 29 in style.

Super Falcons of Nigeria superstar Asisat Oshoala has risen to the top of the trends.

Barcelona is trending on a special occasion in an illustrious career.

Asisat Oshoala turns 29

On Monday, October 9, 2023, Oshoala has reason to celebrate as it is her birthday.

Oshoala, the only African to win the UEFA Women's Champions League, celebrated her birthday with a throwback picture.
Oshoala, the only African to win the UEFA Women's Champions League, celebrated her birthday with a throwback picture.

Oshoala turned 29 and has received congratulations from the international and local football fraternity.

Oshoala, the only African to win the UEFA Women's Champions League, celebrated her birthday with a throwback picture.

Super Falcons of Nigeria star Asisat Oshoala is back with Barcelona Femeni. (Credit-Twitter/Barcelona)
Super Falcons of Nigeria star Asisat Oshoala is back with Barcelona Femeni. (Credit-Twitter/Barcelona)

Oshoala in 2023

Oshoala, a standout for the Super Falcons, has been honored by FIFA on her 29th birthday.

Ona Batlle's skillful play in the 84th minute allowed Oshoala to score the game's second and final goal with a well-placed shot. Image Credit - Barcelona Femeni
Ona Batlle's skillful play in the 84th minute allowed Oshoala to score the game's second and final goal with a well-placed shot. Image Credit - Barcelona Femeni

Oshoala is the only Nigerian to score in three FIFA Women's World Cups.

The Super Falcons star was among the 30 women nominated for the 2023 Women's Ballon d'Or award.

Asisat Oshoala was not among the nominees for the UEFA Women's Player of the Year award and has sparked reactions on social media. Image Credit - Instagram/Asisat Oshoala
Asisat Oshoala was not among the nominees for the UEFA Women's Player of the Year award and has sparked reactions on social media. Image Credit - Instagram/Asisat Oshoala

With Barcelona, she won the league and the Champions League in 2023.

She also led the Super Falcons to the World Cup's Round of 16 that year.

Wearing an armless shirt to go with a face cap Oshoala showed off her style with teammates on a merry-go-round. Image Credit - Twitter/Barcelona Femeni
Wearing an armless shirt to go with a face cap Oshoala showed off her style with teammates on a merry-go-round. Image Credit - Twitter/Barcelona Femeni

Oshoala in decline?

Barcelona fans react as Super Falcons star Oshoala after winning against Real Sociedad.

Oshoala has been in the buzz since her exploits for Nigeria at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Oshoala scored in Barcelona's opening game against Madrid CFF but has not found the back of the net in two games. Image Credit - Twiiter/Barcelona
Oshoala scored in Barcelona's opening game against Madrid CFF but has not found the back of the net in two games. Image Credit - Twiiter/Barcelona

After defeating Real Sociedad 3-0 on Sunday, October 8, 2023, Barçalona Femeni is once again in first place.

The club led by Jonatan Giraldez is convincing and is still perfect in the League for the 23/24 season.

Oshoala was a substitute and came on in the 80th minute for Putellas.

Some Barcelona fans took to social media to suggest Oshoala is declining.
Some Barcelona fans took to social media to suggest Oshoala is declining.

Some Barcelona fans took to social media to suggest Oshoala is declining.

Oshoala scored in Barcelona's opening game against Madrid CFF but has not found the back of the net in two games.

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